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Gary,

This is so simple. If what you say is true, and background music isn't important at all, then fair solution is they DON'T USE IT.

That way they won't lose anything and the writers work won't be used without paying for it. Sounds fair to me.

Of course, the truth is it DOES make a huge difference. Retailers in particular know that it keeps shoppers shopping. Most music, even on mainstream radio stations are background music. It's no different when music is played in venues, retailers etc. Radio stations pay royalties, so should other businesses who use music to help make money. OR they can choose NOT to use it at all. But if they make a decision that it enhances their business goals and use it, they should pay.. no different than table cloths, shiny well polished floors, or clean carpets.. things you don't always notice if they AREN'T there.. but that positively enhance the environment if they are.. and all those things are PAID FOR.

Brian